DISCUSSION 4
Below is the statue of Augustus of Prima Porta, is part of a series of commemorative images that depict the final victories obtained by the great militant. The role of imperator is played by Augustus, who was the commander in chief of the Roman army (Polini, 24). The monument shows the commander in military clothing and holding a consular button while raising his right hand while standing in a posture to address a military troop (Polini, 21). His armoured cuirass base reflects an allegory of a complex political agenda that depicts great power and superb political leadership with grandeur and power that allude to Roman deities of a warlike god of war, Mars, and the other political kingdoms that he had conquered during his reign like Hispania, Gaul, Germania, and Parthia during 5th century (Polini, 15).
The statue of Augustus of Prima Porta is made of alloys of strong and heavy metals like copper and brass, thereby giving it strength and great weight. The strength and weight play a very pivotal role in understanding the times and works of Augustus. The overall weight of the statue is 1000kg with the strength of bronze. These reflect the strength of his kingdom with which he made a conquest of several militaries (Polini, 17).
The sculpture has several effects on the audience. It sends several emotional and psychological information from its posture, gesture, and body language. The facial expression reflects his polite and human nature with the audience reflecting the power of his oratory skills. While looking at the statue for the first time I could not fail to experience the military skill of the person whose portrait is depicted in the statue.
Works cited
Polini John (1995). The Statue of Augustus of Prima Porta and the Transformation of Polykeleitan Heroic Ideal. (2nd ed). Found in national geographic creative on 2 April 1993.